Death by Lightning

TV Mini Series

Shea Whigham in Death by Lightning

Docudrama Epic Historical Epic Period Drama Political Drama Biography Drama History

Death by Lightning dramatizes the stranger-than-fiction true story of 20th U.S. President James Garfield and admirer Charles Guiteau, who assassinated him.Death by Lightning dramatizes the stranger-than-fiction true story of 20th U.S. President James Garfield and admirer Charles Guiteau, who assassinated him.Death by Lightning dramatizes the stranger-than-fiction true story of 20th U.S. President James Garfield and admirer Charles Guiteau, who assassinated him.

Creator
- Mike Makowsky
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Creator
- Mike Makowsky
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See production info at IMDbPro

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Nick Offerman and Shea Whigham filmed Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) around the same time as this series.

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Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- 雷殛元首
Filming locations
- Hungary
Production companies
- Bighead Littlehead
- Pioneer Stillking Films
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Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Atmos

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